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Thames Barrier & Associated Gates Fire System Maintenance

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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18 Jun 2025 at 11:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of fire systems at the Thames Barrier and associated gates, focusing on fire-prevention services. This selective procurement, conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, was directed towards services in the London area, specifically at SE7 8LX, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 3rd June 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 10th October 2024. The contract, valued at £2,287,492, is set to commence on 1st June 2025 and will span until 31st May 2028, marking the award stage of this procurement process.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in fire-prevention systems, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. With its focus on fire system maintenance services, the contract suits SMEs looking to leverage their expertise in safety and maintenance. The project, awarded to Drax (UK) Limited, highlights the potential for companies in the fire-prevention industry to secure significant public contracts and expand their portfolio in the strategic area of public safety infrastructure in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thames Barrier & Associated Gates Fire System Maintenance

Notice Description

Thames Barrier & Associated Gates Fire System Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edb0e679-d2a8-47a0-944f-0ed9ceee975d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa47f406-cf42-462a-8a1f-7604410f6e8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,287,492 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Alicia Simms
Contact Email
alicia.simms@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEANERY ROAD
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAX (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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